MARY PALACIOS

To obtain a management position in health and human services.

Accomplished professional with 21 years of management experience in a government setting and over 30 years’ experience working and advocating for youth - adult age consumers of varying abilities in community and clinical settings. Accomplished skills in management, administration, fiscal responsibility, and community engagement built on the foundation of diversity, equity and inclusion. Highly-motivated responsible and resourceful employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Expert in creating wide variety of outreach and community engagement initiatives. Diligent in monitoring and recording progress to evaluate success and adjust program to facilitate goal achievement.

• CPRP, National Park and Recreation Association, # 70705
• CTRS, National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification, # 19568, 1980, Present
• FLORIDA RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION, Membership Committee
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workplace Certificate, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FL., 05/2021
• Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion in Environmental Education, SEEA, 01/2022
• AMERICAN THERAPEUTIC RECREATION ASSOCIATION

• Developed, established, and supervised four departments with management experience in writing policies and procedures, programming, staff training, fiscal responsibilities, grant writing, public speaking, marketing, community engagement, and special events.
• ADA Programming Coordinator for 2 County Parks Departments.
• Experience working with individuals in areas including, but not limited to behavioral health, physical disabilities, developmental disabilities, and chemical dependency.
• Professional speaker with experience in setting up workshops and conferences, special events, and have worked directly with facilities management to ensure the safety of all participants.

Florida Recreation and Park Association, Distinguished Service Award for 30 years of service

CPRP, CERTIFIED PARKS AND RECREATION PROFESSIONAL, National Park and Recreation

Association: # 70705

CTRS, CERTIFIED THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SPECIALIST, National Council for Therapeutic

Recreation Certification. 1980 -Present. # 19568.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FL. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workplace Certificate, May 2021.

SEEA, Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion in Environmental Education, Certificate, January 2022.